Chapter 34 - Next Plan

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About a year had passed since Lepus, Brisa, and Muret came and lived in Cocoyasi Village.

During this year, they lived together in the same house they rented in the village.

Lepus and Muret especially. They two spend this year reading and studying books on various fields such as navigation, cartography, oceanology, meteorology, climatology, medical treatment, medicine, etc.

Within a year of them living together, the relationship between the three of them also grew closer. Especially for Muret, because now she's understands more and many things about Lepus and Brisa.

During the year they lived together and understood each other, Lepus and Muret's relationship was also getting closer. And since they're both quite mature, they often sleep together and 'doing it'.

The relationship between the three of them with the residents of Cocoyasi Village is also quite good.

Of course they did not introduce themselves as pirates, but as travelers and/or explorers.

After all, the villagers would feel uncomfortable and uneasy if they knew there were pirates living in their village.

The three of them have a good relationship with Bellmere, Nami, and Nojiko.

Often the three of them came to Bellmere's house and orange orchard or vice versa.

Brisa, Nami, and Nojiko in particular, the three of them often play together.

Nami also often comes to Lepus's house to read or borrow his books, and of course Lepus doesn't mind that.

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One night....

Lepus who had just finished 'doing that' with Muret, lay on the bed thinking.

'A year, huh.... It's about time.'

Then Lepus said to Muret who was lying down and leaning on him.

"Honey, tomorrow we will go to our next destination."

"Mm?"

Hearing Lepus suddenly talking about them leaving, Muret was quite surprised and asked.

"To where?"

"A village in East Blue where our main destination is, Shimotsuki Village."

"Why are we going there?"

"I want to save a girl from her unfortunate fate."

"What do you mean?"

"She... will die."

Muret was quite taken aback by Lepus's statement.

"Die...?"

"Yeah.... She's actually a strong girl. Even stronger than boys her age. But alas, she had an unexpected accident that killed her. I want to prevent that incident from happening."

"You... How did you know about that?"

".... Don't ask."

Muret frowned.

Sometimes after saying or doing something, if Lepus was asked what's the reason was, he just replied with 'Don't ask'.

And every time Lepus is like this, Muret understands that Lepus doesn't want to tell the real reason.

Even so, Muret won't force it if Lepus doesn't want to say it.

It's also one of her ways to show that she loves Lepus just the way he is.

"Mm.... Fine. I'll follow whatever your decision."

Lepus smiled hearing that.

He then hugged Muret and kissed her.

"Thanks.... I love you.... Let's sleep."

"Mm."

They then fell asleep in a warm embrace.

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Morning....

Lepus woke up from his sleep.

Then he looked at Muret who was still asleep and gently tried to wake him up.

"Honey, it's morning. Time to wake up."

"Mmm...."

"Honey, come on, wake up."

"Mmm.... I'm still sleepy...."

"Hah~.... Fine. You continue to sleep. I will cook breakfast for this morning."

"Mm...."

Lepus kissed Muret's forehead and then got dressed.

After that, he went to the kitchen to cook breakfast.

About an hour later, Lepus had finished preparing breakfast.

Then he woke Brisa and Muret to have breakfast together.

After they finished their breakfast, Lepus talked about their preparations to leave.

"Today we will make preparation to go to our next destination.... But before we leave, we will go to Bellmere-san's house to say goodbye and then we will say goodbye to the other villagers as well."

"Mm."

"Un."

After breakfast, they started to clean the house and pack up.

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